Education News – Grace Smith
“This year, Congress is seeking to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), and as a part of that goal create equity of opportunity, starting with the country’s youngest children. A document published by the US Department of Education this month, entitled A Matter of Equity: Preschool in America, spells out the issues at hand that must be addressed in order to offer quality early childhood education to families in every geographic area, of every race, and of every socioeconomic level…Research suggests, according to the Department, that children who participate in high-quality preschool programs have better health, social-emotional, and cognitive outcomes than children who do not have that privilege. Studies cited by the Department have also shown that for every $1 spent on expanding early learning opportunities – including high-quality preschool – there is a return on the investment of $8.60.”(more)